It's not just a factual error, its kind of a sore spot to many people. TypeScript is a pretty bad type system, but compared to Java and other mainstream ones,

It's not just a factual error, its kind of a sore spot to many people. TypeScript is a pretty bad type system, but compared to Java and other mainstream ones, it looks like it "pushes the envelop". Because of this, we're stuck with an half baked, crappy type system designed for mass consumption, and people adopt it with a round of applause. That's no excuse to me an ass in response to your post...but it's part of why you'll see answers like that.